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State of the Los Angeles Kings prospects and future

By Geoffrey Godfrey

Feb 15, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Kings center Blake Lizotte (46) enters the ice against the Edmonton Oilers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Kings center Blake Lizotte (46) enters the ice against the Edmonton Oilers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 27, 2022; Elmont, New York, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Quinton Byfield (55) reacts after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the first period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2022; Elmont, New York, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Quinton Byfield (55) reacts after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the first period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Where will the Kings finish the season? Will they decide to make a bold move and push for a solid playoff spot, or will they sit back and play for a 2023 season with an extremly young roster?

Right now the season outlook for the royal LA Kings looks a little bleak, but it’s still mid-season. Things can change quickly, while I don’t see them challenging for a division title they could still back-end slide into the playoffs. There are a lot of underperforming teams in the NHL right now, and all the Kings need to do is set up a few wins in a row and create some separation to give them an edge.

They could find themselves in a good spot though shortly as the Oilers, Canucks, and Sharks can’t seem to get it together, and the Golden Knights will have some tough calls to make quickly.

If I am right in my prediction that the LA Kings start calling up their kids and Prince Byfield and leaving them there for the season, this team could turn around the season rather fast. With much faster play and better second chances off deflections, and more cohesive lines. Right now the lines are a little mixed and match with speed and leadership. Kings need to pick a direction and if they pick the right one we could see the Kings end up in the top-3 of the Pacific which would be an achievement after what looked to be a resurgence of the Oilers and Canucks just a year ago.

Could next year be the LA Kings year?

This division in 2023/2024 will look far different than it will now, but as for now, the Kings look to continue being middle of the pack if nothing changes. If we don’t see changes at the deadline and guys coming up, the Kings will most likely miss the playoffs and slide into a decent draft pick. The next few daya will determine what they do.

If the Kings don’t find winning ways I would look for them to sort of tank for a better pick and in 2022 started a vastly different roster.

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